Scholarship Connection Office

301B Campbell Hall #2922
Program Coordinator:
Alicia Hayes
PH:1.510.643.6929

Office hours:
M-TH: 9-12, 1-4 F: 8-12 and by appointment

Due to budget and staffing constraints, office hours are subject to change.

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Boren Scholarship Webinars

The purpose of this webinar is for undergraduate students to learn more about the Boren Scholarships, including the eligibility requirements, the award preferences, the service requirement, and the application process.

Mon, Nov 9, 2009 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST. To register, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/498892360

Fri, Nov 20, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. To register, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/168718521

Tue, Dec 1, 2009 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST. To register, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/421037520

Gates Cambridge Webinar

The Gates Cambridge community would like to invite all interested students, to participate in a "webinar"
information session on the Gates Cambridge Scholarship on October 28th, 3pm GMT. This webinar is intended to provide an introduction to Cambridge University, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, the application process, and allow for any questions and follow-up for those interested in applying.

Please note: This webinar is specifically focused on the applicationprocess for non-US citizens. A podcast of the webinar already held forUS applicants can be found here:http://gatesscholar.org/news/detail.asp?ItemID=6093.

Registration for this conference is free and open to everyone.Registration details can be found at http://www.gatesscholar.org/coffeehouse.




 

Other Scholarship Resources

OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES

Websites Many scholarship resources and search services are available on the internet. Students should use as many resources as possible, as some awards will be included in one database, but not in others. Avoid scholarship scams; be wary of search programs that charge fees.

A few of the larger free services are listed below. NOTE: Scholarship Connection does not endorse any of these sites and is not responsible for the information or services they offer.

British Council provides a wealth of information to help students find appropriate university and degree programs in the United Kingdom. The website also describes and links to many scholarship opportunities for study in the UK.

Broke scholar offers access to a vast, searchable database of over 650,000 scholarships, finding them the awards that best match their interests, backgrounds and qualifications.

CollegeNET Mach25 is a searchable database of more than 600,000 awards.

CollegeScholarships.org is a is designed to be an easy to use directory or index to hundreds of scholarships and grants for all types of students.They also offer a number of very good scholarships of their own

Colleges, Scholarships, & Financial Aid Page contains a searchable database and information on scholarships and colleges

CollegeToolkit.com is one-stop resource allowing students to find and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers all in one location.

FastAid features a large searchable scholarship database and related information. The site is co-sponsored by David Cassidy, author of The Scholarship Book.

FastWEB provides an extensive searchable scholarship database, application advice, and detailed information on the federal financial aid process.

FreSch! has a database of more than 150,000 awards, as well as links to other scholarship resources.

Grants for Funding this compilation focuses primarily on grants or funding sources for individuals

International Education Financial Aid features scholarships and financial aid information for international students.

Sallie Mae/wiredscholar scholarship search provides financial aid information and database access to over 600,000 scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, internships, and fellowships.

Scholarships.com provides a comprehensive source of local & national college scholarships.

StudyAbroad.com provides financial aid information and database access to scholarships that funds international study abroad programs.

Local organizations and employers
Students should contact community organizations, such as local chapters of Lions, Rotary, and other clubs. These organizations sometimes offer scholarships to local students that are not widely advertised. In addition, employers, labor unions, and churches may offer scholarships for their employees’ and members’ children.